General Phiri’s court date abruptly postponed – as he’s hauled into police custody

Dramatic scenes unfolded outside a Lilongwe courthouse as former Malawi Defence Force commander General Paul Valentino Phiri was abruptly sent away on the eve of his scheduled hearing — with no explanation given for the sudden change of plan. Phiri had already arrived at Area 3 Court, flanked by Anti-Corruption Bureau prosecutors and investigators ready […] The post General Phiri’s court date abruptly postponed – as he’s hauled into police custody appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-10-01 13:27 politics en

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Army boss in cuffs:Ex-Malawi Defence Force commander arrested over ‘illegal arms trafficking’ and terrorism-linked offences

A retired former commander of the Malawi Defence Force has been dramatically arrested over allegations of illegal arms trafficking in a case set to rock the country’s security establishment. The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) announced on Thursday that General Paul Valentino Phiri (Retired), once one of the most powerful figures in Malawi’s military hierarchy, had been […] The post Army boss in cuffs:Ex-Malawi Defence Force commander arrested over ‘illegal arms trafficking’ and terrorism-linked offences appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-10-01 09:55 politics en

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Malawi Housing Corporation backs PR conference, hails role of strategic communications

The Malawi Housing Corporation (MHC) on Wednesday sponsored the opening cocktail reception for the 2026 Public Relations Society of Malawi (PRSM) Annual General Meeting, reaffirming its commitment to strategic communication, transparency, and sustainable urban development across the country. Speaking during the opening ceremony, MHC Chief Executive Officer Mr. Bob Chimkango highlighted the natural alignment between […] The post Malawi Housing Corporation backs PR conference, hails role of strategic communications appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-10-01 09:08 politics en

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Mutharika names nine new commissioners for Malawi’s human rights watchdog: Ndanga reappointed

President Peter Mutharika has appointed nine members to serve on the Ninth Cohort of the Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC), with their three-year term officially taking effect from September 20, 2026. The newly appointed commissioners include Orison Joseph Themba Chaponda, Viwemi Chavula, Godfrey Dalitso Kangaude, Andrew Kavala, Lingalireni Mihowa, Teresa Chirwa Ndanga and Stella Nkhonya. […] The post Mutharika names nine new commissioners for Malawi’s human rights watchdog: Ndanga reappointed appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-10-01 08:00 politics en

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Malawi’s fuel shortage is a forex crisis wearing a different face

There is a particular kind of queue that tells you more about the state of a nation than any government press release. It forms outside a filling station, it does not move for hours, and everyone in it already knows what the attendant is going to say before he says it. Those queues are back […] The post Malawi’s fuel shortage is a forex crisis wearing a different face appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-10-01 02:45 politics en

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Malawi faces contraceptive funding shortfall, UN agency warns

A devastating funding crisis threatens to strip vulnerable young women across Malawi of access to contraception, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has warned, as the country braces for a shortfall of more than $10 million in 2027. The stark warning came as UNFPA marked World Contraception Day, observed on 26 September each year, with […] The post Malawi faces contraceptive funding shortfall, UN agency warns appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-10-01 00:07 politics en

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Bitter civil war erupts in Malawi chess over ‘one-man rule’

Malawi’s Chess Association (CHESSAM) has descended into open warfare ahead of crucial presidential elections, after a bitter fallout between the incumbent leader and a former president exploded into a full-blown campaign controversy. Presidential aspirant Mark Ndipita has seized on the chaos, vowing to tear down what he brands damaging “one-man decision making” at the heart […] The post Bitter civil war erupts in Malawi chess over ‘one-man rule’ appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-30 23:48 politics en

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Court rules MACRA unlawfully dismissed former director general Daud Suleman

The Industrial Relations Court has ruled that the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) unlawfully dismissed its former director general, Daud Suleman, finding that the regulator failed to follow proper employment procedures before removing him from office. The court found that MACRA officials did not afford Suleman a fair disciplinary hearing, denying him the opportunity to […] The post Court rules MACRA unlawfully dismissed former director general Daud Suleman appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-30 23:14 politics en

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Chivayo, the tycoon who bought his way into Malawi’s elite, killed in helicopter crash

Controversial Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo — the flamboyant tycoon whose eye-watering K1.7 billion (£800,000/$1 million) donation to a charity chaired by Malawi’s First Lady sparked a political firestorm — has died in a horror helicopter crash, according to reports from Harare. Chivayo, 45, known for his jet-set lifestyle of private planes and lavish shopping sprees, […] The post Chivayo, the tycoon who bought his way into Malawi’s elite, killed in helicopter crash appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-30 20:30 politics en

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Sickle cell warrior Lympie C on her lifelong battle with pain and stigma

A TOP HEALTH campaigner has issued a chilling warning over the dangerous myths surrounding a devastating blood disorder—revealing sufferers are still being shunned over horrific claims of WITCHCRAFT. ​Bridget Moyo, national coordinator of the Break Sickle Cycle Organisation, lashed out at widespread ignorance that is actively blocking diagnosis, treatment, and vital support for those living […] The post Sickle cell warrior Lympie C on her lifelong battle with pain and stigma appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-30 17:46 politics en

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Gangata election challenge put on hold pending appeal

Proceedings in an election petition challenging Sports Minister Alfred Gangata’s victory in the Lilongwe City Mtandire-Mtsiriza Constituency have been suspended pending a ruling by the Malawi Supreme Court of Appeal. The High Court’s decision means the case brought by Malawi Congress Party (MCP) candidate George Zulu will not proceed until the appeal court determines an […] The post Gangata election challenge put on hold pending appeal appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-30 15:26 politics en

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Crime-hit Msundwe receives new K380m police unit funded by Apostle Kawinga’s Creck Hardware

A business mogul has poured a staggering K380 million into building a modern police unit for the people of Msundwe and Kalolo, in a dramatic boost for a community long plagued by security concerns. Creck Hardware and General Supplies officially handed over the state-of-the-art facility to the Malawi Police Service on Wednesday, marking the end […] The post Crime-hit Msundwe receives new K380m police unit funded by Apostle Kawinga’s Creck Hardware appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-30 15:00 politics en

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Mwisho Mhango at Hannover 96: An update on the Malawian star’s journey in Germany

Who is Mwisho Mhango? A recap of his rise to fame Born on 15 September 2007 in Malawi, Mhango joined Ascent Soccer Academy in Lilongwe, the country’s only full-time residential football academy programme since 2018, where he received both educational and football training. He was identified as one of the nation’s most promising talents from […] The post Mwisho Mhango at Hannover 96: An update on the Malawian star’s journey in Germany appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-30 13:22 politics en

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K4.6bn gauze lawsuit: Maaz Batatawala accused of sinking major Malawi govt deal

A Malawian medical supply company has launched an explosive multi-million-dollar legal battle against a Dubai-based businessman, accusing him of sabotaging a lucrative government contract after gauze meant for hospitals allegedly turned stale and unusable. SMI Health Care Limited has dragged Maaz Karim Batatawala and his Dubai company, TNA Knight FZ-LLC, before the High Court of […] The post K4.6bn gauze lawsuit: Maaz Batatawala accused of sinking major Malawi govt deal appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-30 08:45 politics en

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Minister dares universities to generate foreign exchange

Minister of Education, Science and Technology Bright Msaka has challenged universities in the country to support government’s efforts in mobilising forex through their services such as teaching. Speaking during the signing ceremony of public sector reform commitments with academic institutions in Blantyre yesterday, the minister wondered why the country’s universities don’t contribute to the country’s … The post Minister dares universities to generate foreign exchange appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-09-30 07:04 politics en

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Malawi resolves HIV, others’ funding impasse

Malawi has resolved differences in the selection of principal recipient (PR) for the $437.9 million (about K766 billion) Global Fund Grant Cycle 8 (GC8) for HIV and Aids, malaria and tuberculosis interventions. Following the agreement reached after a stakeholder meeting in Lilongwe on Monday, World Vision International will remain the PR through the grant-ready pathway, … The post Malawi resolves HIV, others’ funding impasse appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-09-30 06:59 politics en

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Court to rule November 20 on Dutch national accused of sodomy in Malawi

A Blantyre court will deliver its verdict on November 20 in the case of a Dutch national accused of sodomising boys at a Malawian children’s foundation, after the trial wrapped up this week. Wim Akster, who ran programmes including bursary administration at Timotheos Foundation, faces charges of having carnal knowledge against the order of nature […] The post Court to rule November 20 on Dutch national accused of sodomy in Malawi appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-30 06:56 politics en

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Government trims fuel levy arrears

Malawi Government has cleared K205.4 billion fuel importer under-recoveries and K103.29 billion statutory levies arrears in 12 months following restoration of the automatic pricing mechanism (APM), it has emerged. The fiscal clean-up, according to Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC) data, reverses the 2023 to 2025 president Lazarus Chakwera administration’s policy that kept pump … The post Government trims fuel levy arrears appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-09-30 06:31 politics en

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Malawi tobacco farmers face days in the cold amid registration chaos

Thousands of Malawi’s poorest tobacco farmers have been left sleeping outdoors in the bitter cold for days on end, as a catastrophic technical meltdown of the country’s new registration system plunges the crucial planting season into chaos. Malawi’s 2025/2026 tobacco registration season has descended into utter turmoil, with smallholder growers forced to camp out at […] The post Malawi tobacco farmers face days in the cold amid registration chaos appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-29 22:12 politics en

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Miss Malawi founder Carver Bhima dies

The Malawi beauty pageant world has been plunged into mourning following the death of Carver Bhima, the founder of the Miss Malawi Organisation. Bhima, a towering figure in Malawi’s pageantry industry, died after years of helping shape and promote beauty contests in the country. His death has sent shockwaves through the pageantry fraternity, with the […] The post Miss Malawi founder Carver Bhima dies appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-29 19:26 politics en

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Mining law review on track to deliver ‘greater benefits’ for Malawi

Malawi’s government has declared itself delighted with progress on a sweeping review of the country’s Mines and Minerals Act, insisting the shake-up is firmly on track to deliver a modern, clear and responsive legal framework for the nation’s booming mineral sector. Principal Secretary for Mining, Rodwell Mzonde, revealed the review is advancing well as part […] The post Mining law review on track to deliver ‘greater benefits’ for Malawi appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-29 18:36 politics en

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Malawi suffer late Eswatini sucker punch in AFCON qualifier

Malawi’s U-23 football team, the Junior Flames, suffered a narrow 1–0 defeat to Eswatini U-23 in the first leg of the AFCON U-23 qualifiers on Tuesday afternoon at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe. The match produced few clear-cut chances, with both sides struggling to break the deadlock during the first half. Despite making several attempts […] The post Malawi suffer late Eswatini sucker punch in AFCON qualifier appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-29 15:34 politics en

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Embassy drama: Malawi envoy battles government over shock Kuwait recall

Malawi’s ambassador to Kuwait has launched a dramatic legal fight after being ordered to pack his bags and leave in just 16 days—despite regulations that allegedly require three months’ notice. Younos Abdul Karim, who has served as Malawi’s ambassador to Kuwait since 2022, is challenging the Government’s dramatic decision to end his posting, accusing authorities […] The post Embassy drama: Malawi envoy battles government over shock Kuwait recall appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-29 15:12 politics en

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‘Hope is becoming scarce’: Editorial’s damning verdict on Malawi’s fuel crisis and nepotism claims

A blistering newspaper editorial has torn into Malawi’s political leadership over the country’s recurring fuel crisis, declaring that Malawians have been badly let down by both the current and previous governments as queues for petrol and diesel make an unwelcome return. The scathing Daily Times piece accuses the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) of failing […] The post ‘Hope is becoming scarce’: Editorial’s damning verdict on Malawi’s fuel crisis and nepotism claims appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-29 08:12 politics en

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Malawi envoy in Kuwait challenges his recall

Malawi’s Ambassador to Kuwait Younos Abdul Karim has obtained an interim stay order against his recall and filed for judicial review of the decision. The court order comes at a time the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has proceeded to advise the Kuwait Government about the envoy’s recall and the subsequent appointment of … The post Malawi envoy in Kuwait challenges his recall appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-09-29 07:42 politics en

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Malawi groups to hold national dialogue on Mutharika’s first year

President Peter Mutharika’s turbulent first year back in office is set to be placed under the microscope, as a powerful coalition of civil society and professional organisations prepares to put his administration’s performance under the spotlight at a major national dialogue. The explosive assessment will take place on October 20, 2026, at the Bingu International […] The post Malawi groups to hold national dialogue on Mutharika’s first year appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-29 07:36 politics en

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Malawi U-23 confident of beating Eswatini

Malawi Under-23 National Football Team coach Bob Mpinganjira says he is confident of making an impressive start in 2027 Under-23 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers’ first round first leg against Eswatini this afternoon at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe. The qualifiers, whose finals will be hosted by Egypt next year, will also serve as … The post Malawi U-23 confident of beating Eswatini appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-09-29 04:09 politics en

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NGOs take local languages advocacy to Parliament

The Lost History Foundation and Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (Cdedi) are today meeting the Legal Affairs Committee of Parliament to formally present their advocacy arguments on the use of local languages in formal set-ups including parliament. In an interview yesterday, Lost History Foundation executive director Kamunkhwala Conleith Selenje said the opportunity to … The post NGOs take local languages advocacy to Parliament appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-09-29 03:47 politics en

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The mystery of Malawi’s 2nd VP Chihana’s Nairobi trip

There is a particular genre of diplomatic non-story that has become familiar in the age of the Facebook communiqué: two politicians meet, one of them posts a photograph, and the rest of us are left to work out what, if anything, actually happened. Malawi’s Second Vice President, Enoch Kamzingeni Chihana, has just supplied a textbook […] The post The mystery of Malawi’s 2nd VP Chihana’s Nairobi trip appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-28 22:43 politics en

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From seminary to Oxford to Parliament: Mtumbuka tells Malawian students to embrace failure

Rumphi Central MP (UTM Party) Dr Matthews Mtumbuka has urged Malawi university students to treat failure not as something to fear but as an integral part of the path to success, drawing on his own winding journey from a rural upbringing to Oxford and eventually Parliament. Speaking on Sunday at a gathering of the National […] The post From seminary to Oxford to Parliament: Mtumbuka tells Malawian students to embrace failure appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-28 22:25 politics en

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Malawi U-23 face Eswatini at Bingu Stadium Tuesday in crucial AFCON qualifier

Malawi’s Under-23 national team will be looking to make home advantage count when they host Eswatini in the first leg of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Under-23 qualifier on Tuesday at the Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe. ​With qualification decided over two legs, the Junior Flames know that a positive result at home will […] The post Malawi U-23 face Eswatini at Bingu Stadium Tuesday in crucial AFCON qualifier appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-28 16:20 politics en

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Kabambe should put his evidence on the table on Malawi corruption

Dr Dalitso Kabambe’s open letter makes grave allegations, then leaves Malawians to guess who and what he means. He refers to corruption, money laundering, human trafficking, Cabinet ministers and the judiciary, but identifies no case and presents no evidence in the letter. If he knows of wrongdoing, he should take what he knows to the […] The post Kabambe should put his evidence on the table on Malawi corruption appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-28 13:10 politics en

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Chairman chastised: Malango steps in to demand Nyamilandu respect parliamentary rules during public dressing-down

A fiery parliamentary inquiry into the tragic plane crash that killed Malawi’s Vice-President Saulos Chilima descended into chaos on Monday after an explosive row erupted between furious politicians. ​The Ad-Hoc Parliamentary Committee hearing turned into a dramatic showdown when Lilongwe Mude MP Mphatso Boti Phiri blasted suggestions that phones were the only items damaged when […] The post Chairman chastised: Malango steps in to demand Nyamilandu respect parliamentary rules during public dressing-down appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-28 12:19 politics en

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CSOs protest CDF delays

Civil society organisations have expressed reservations with delayed disbursement of the Reformed K5 billion Constituency Development Fund, warning that it could delay implementation with the rainy season approaching. Speaking at a press briefing in Lilongwe on Thursday, National Advocacy Platform chairperson Benedicto Kondowe noted that the government released K85.5 billion to 30 of the 36 … The post CSOs protest CDF delays appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-09-28 06:32 politics en

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Kabambe asks APM to address Malawians

UTM Party president Dalitso Kabambe has asked President Peter Mutharika to “speak directly to the nation” on what his administration is doing to address challenges facing the country, including corruption and the economy. In an open letter posted on his Facebook page on Saturday, the former Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) governor said Malawians need … The post Kabambe asks APM to address Malawians appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-09-28 06:20 politics en

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Malawi govt axes 298 ‘ghost teachers’ from payroll in massive crackdown as officials hunt for civil service fraudsters

Malawi’s government has struck a major blow in its war against payroll fraud, sensationally removing 298 teachers from the September 2026 payroll after they failed to show up for a crucial nationwide verification exercise designed to root out so-called “ghost workers”. The Department of Human Resource Management and Development revealed the dramatic purge as part […] The post Malawi govt axes 298 ‘ghost teachers’ from payroll in massive crackdown as officials hunt for civil service fraudsters appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-27 11:23 politics en

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University of Malawi investigates report of student in distress over financial and academic pressures

The University of Malawi (UNIMA) says it is investigating reports that a third-year student left a note expressing suicidal thoughts, reportedly linked to financial difficulties and academic pressure. According to the note, the student, named as Joseph Njeni Major, said he had been due to graduate with the 2021/2022 cohort but was withdrawn from his […] The post University of Malawi investigates report of student in distress over financial and academic pressures appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-27 11:11 politics en

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Malawi Queens settle for bronze

The Malawi National Netball Team has settled for bronze at the 2026 Africa Netball Cup after beating Namibia 50-45 in the third-place play-off. The Queens produced a determined performance to secure the victory, recovering from a one-goal deficit in the opening quarter to finish third in the continental competition. Namibia won the first quarter 13-12, … The post Malawi Queens settle for bronze appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-09-27 06:34 politics en

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‘They’re like parasites’: UTM’s Kabambe launches savage attack on ‘corrupt’ government

UTM Party president Dalitso Kabambe has launched a scathing broadside against the ruling government, branding corrupt officials “parasites” feeding off state resources, as he delivered a blistering assessment of the DPP’s first year back in power. Kabambe, who himself contested the September 16, 2025 elections, didn’t hold back as he questioned whether government’s much-publicised anti-corruption […] The post ‘They’re like parasites’: UTM’s Kabambe launches savage attack on ‘corrupt’ government appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-27 06:28 politics en

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Malawi’s quarry industry faces regulatory questions

As Malawi’s mining sector expands, a quieter boom in quarry mining is raising alarms over dust, blasting, respiratory illnesses and the safety of communities living in the shadow of quarry sites. A mining expert, however, blames the challenges facing the industry on weak legislation, regulation and overlapping government responsibilities. Quarry blasted from rocks. I Nation … The post Malawi’s quarry industry faces regulatory questions appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-09-27 05:26 politics en

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Anti-Corruption Bureau explosive new ‘lifestyle audit’ manual to hunt down Malawi’s overnight millionaires

Malawi’s anti-corruption watchdog has unveiled a hard-hitting new weapon in its fight against dirty money, revealing plans for a sweeping “lifestyle audit” manual designed to expose individuals suspected of amassing suspicious fortunes through questionable means. The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) confirmed it has developed the explosive new investigative tool, which will be used to probe anyone […] The post Anti-Corruption Bureau explosive new ‘lifestyle audit’ manual to hunt down Malawi’s overnight millionaires appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-26 23:51 politics en

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Civil society groups push for improvements to Malawi’s electricity supply

A consortium of civil society organisations (CSOs), led by MaBLEM and the Human Rights Consultative Committee (HRCC), says there is growing commitment within the energy sector to address Malawi’s electricity supply challenges. The consortium says it is engaging authorities to identify and address challenges contributing to the country’s power deficit, which currently stands at about […] The post Civil society groups push for improvements to Malawi’s electricity supply appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-26 23:29 politics en

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Malawi Queens win bronze at Africa Netball Cup

Malawi’s Queens secured the bronze medal at the Africa Netball Cup after beating Namibia 50-45 in Nairobi on Saturday. The Queens held their nerve in a tight contest to claim third place at the continental tournament. Coach Debbie Fuller praised her side’s defensive work in the third and final quarters, while pointing to areas still […] The post Malawi Queens win bronze at Africa Netball Cup appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-26 16:42 politics en

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Malawian entrepreneur launches Pita-GO to digitise transport sector

Renowned Malawian entrepreneur and project developer Jones Yamikani Chadza has announced plans to launch a digital technology-based transport platform aimed at improving commuter safety and modernising Malawi’s mobility system. In an exclusive interview, Chadza said Pita-GO is a newly registered, homegrown initiative designed to connect passengers, drivers and transport operators through a safer, more convenient […] The post Malawian entrepreneur launches Pita-GO to digitise transport sector appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-26 14:19 politics en

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“‘Long live Mutharika’ — Malawi VP Ansah praises president during Nkhotakota donation drive”

Malawi’s Vice President Dr Jane Ansah has publicly thanked President Peter Mutharika for choosing her as his running mate in the 2025 elections, showering him with praise as she reflected on becoming the country’s second-in-command. Speaking during a charitable visit, the Vice President — who also serves as a Bishop at her church — expressed […] The post “‘Long live Mutharika’ — Malawi VP Ansah praises president during Nkhotakota donation drive” appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-26 10:43 politics en

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Malawi leads Africa women’s Ballon d ‘or individual nominees

Malawi is the only country in Africa that has contributed more than one nominee for the prestigious Women’s Ballon d ‘Or. Since the women’s Ballon d’Or was first awarded in 2018, only four African players have been nominated, including Malawian sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga. Among the four that have ever been The only other … The post Malawi leads Africa women’s Ballon d ‘or individual nominees appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-09-26 07:03 politics en

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Malawi’s beauty boom sparks fresh safety warnings over dodgy WhatsApp sellers

Malawi’s booming skincare industry is facing mounting calls for tighter safety standards, as beauty brands and pharmacists warn that consumers, particularly those with sensitive skin, could be putting themselves at risk without proper quality checks and professional guidance. As the market for lotions, creams and organic treatments continues to explode across the country, industry insiders […] The post Malawi’s beauty boom sparks fresh safety warnings over dodgy WhatsApp sellers appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-25 23:22 politics en

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Kamkwalala named acting Chief Elections Officer at Malawi Electoral Commission

Malawi’s electoral body has moved swiftly to fill a leadership void, appointing Andrew Kamkwalala as Acting Chief Elections Officer, just weeks after his predecessor Andrew Mpesi dramatically resigned from the top post. The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) confirmed the appointment in a statement signed by Chairperson Justice Annabel Mtalimanja, following Mpesi’s resignation from the position […] The post Kamkwalala named acting Chief Elections Officer at Malawi Electoral Commission appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-25 23:01 politics en

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‘Chi m’bulu’ crackdown: Malawi pesticide regulator suspends imports of deadly rat poison”

Malawi’s pesticide regulator has taken the dramatic step of suspending import licences for a highly toxic chemical widely used to protect maize and kill rats, following alarming reports of misuse that have put lives at risk across the country. The Pesticides Control Board (PCB) confirmed it had suspended licences for the importation of aluminium phosphide, […] The post ‘Chi m’bulu’ crackdown: Malawi pesticide regulator suspends imports of deadly rat poison” appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-25 22:53 politics en

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Malawi beat South Sudan 2-1 to open Afcon qualifying campaign

Malawi began their TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 2-1 win over South Sudan at Bingu National Stadium on Friday night. Babatunde Adepoju gave the Flames an early lead in the 19th minute, but South Sudan levelled almost immediately after the restart, capitalising on a mix-up in the Malawi defence to equalise […] The post Malawi beat South Sudan 2-1 to open Afcon qualifying campaign appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-25 20:12 politics en

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